First you should have the lab repeated because hemolysis of the sample can cause falsely high potassium. Also hydrochlorothiazide will usually cause us low potassium.

The breakdown of red blood cells can cause high potassium as can certain hormonal conditions. breakdown of muscles can also cause the release of potassium. Certain medications such as aldosterone and ace inhibitors can cause increased potassium.

your level is not extremely high and I would suggest you give it repeated.

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This is good information. I am having a repeat blood analyis in two weeks after taking HCTZ. Lipitor has reduced my Cholesterol from 224 to 152 in a 4 month period. All other items included on the blood analysis were within the recommended levels.

I just need to know 'what does high potassium levels indicate' before I close this issue. Whether it is 7, 9, or 10. I have been instucted to stay away from fruits. However, I do not eat many fruits or juices. This is my concern. I just want to make sure nothing else is going on.

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I just sent my response however it did not post so I will retype it. I do not feel that you have any serious problems. If you had renal disease which would be a serious problem causing high potassium this would show on your other blood test. This would also hold true if you had any problems with your adrenal gland. So right now continue taking the hydrochlorothiazide and your level will most likely be back down to normal. I would try to avoid mainly orange juice and bananas which are relatively high in potassium.

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